August 8th, 2027. Make a note of that date. That’s the day I’ll finally finish these posts from West Wales, a trip that’s now 3 weeks old. It was a great trip. Not just the ticks but a through exploration of hitherto unexplored pockets of coast not far from Dylan Thomas Land. Llansteffan (pop. 941)… Continue reading LLANSTEFFAN CASTLED
Tag: Carmarthen
FELINFOUL ?
In the ’90s we made annual trips to Cardiff (top Balti) and beyond (less great curry) and fell a bit in love with Brain’s Bitter and Felinfoel Double Dragon. Felinfoel seems to have a reputation on a par with Arkells or Palmers these days, and having gone largely keg the GBG has little to do… Continue reading FELINFOUL ?
CRASS, CWRW, CARMARTHEN
A night in Carmarthen and with two (2) ticks in the bag by 18:00 I was at a loss what to do ? A train trip to Llanelli ? A curry with cress ? A tour of the Bethel chapels ? How about a pre-emptive tick of the town’s craft bar ? Shamefully, I once… Continue reading CRASS, CWRW, CARMARTHEN
DENYING I’M “A CAMRA” IN THE STAG & PHEASANT
Go on, lease the Queens, someone. It was in the GBG last time I was here, and could be again with Doom Bar and a mobility scooter outside. My second GBG tick (yes, two newbies) is another little corker. Not really a place to take photos, surreptitious or otherwise (see also : Boothstown), but you’ll… Continue reading DENYING I’M “A CAMRA” IN THE STAG & PHEASANT
CARMARTHEN IN A CORACLE
I’ve found my notes from West Wales. Sadly they’re not that exciting, though there is some Shania Twain, which may appeal to some of my more mature audience. Our stop for the night had two (2) ticks. By the time you get to 94% of the Guide any town with a double tick is riches… Continue reading CARMARTHEN IN A CORACLE
A TALE OF TWO SPOONS
We’ve been to a lot of Wetherspoons in Wales. In fact, so many that I’ve used all my quarters 50p vouchers already, which surely qualifies me for some more. With Spoon’s current relative retrenchment, I can’t see them opening a lot more in Wales, but they already have them in some fairly small places like… Continue reading A TALE OF TWO SPOONS
CARMARTHEN CYFEILLION
Our last stop was in Carmarthen, given short shrift by the new “Rough Guide to Wales” so obviously a vital stop for us. Actually we stopped in Johnstown, right outside the Friends Arms. Mrs RM sent the boys ahead to buy laver bread, leaving the crisps and nuts for ourselves while we nipped in for a… Continue reading CARMARTHEN CYFEILLION
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